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Body Shop

The Body Shop International Limited, commonly known as The Body Shop, is a renowned British cosmetics and skincare brand headquartered in Littlehampton, West Sussex, GB. Founded in 1976 by Anita Roddick, the company has been a pioneer in ethical beauty, championing sustainability and cruelty-free practices. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, The Body Shop offers a diverse range of products, including skincare, body care, and hair care, all formulated with natural ingredients. The Body Shop is celebrated for its commitment to fair trade and environmental responsibility, setting it apart in the beauty industry. Over the years, the brand has achieved significant milestones, including being one of the first to introduce community trade sourcing. Today, The Body Shop holds a prominent market position, recognised for its innovative approach to beauty and social activism, making it a leader in the ethical cosmetics sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Body Shop's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

24

Industry Benchmark

Body Shop's score of 27 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Body Shop's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, The Body Shop reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,713,000 kg CO2e, which includes 3,713,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions. The company has not disclosed any Scope 2 or Scope 3 emissions for that year. In 2021, emissions were significantly higher, with Scope 1 emissions at about 5,338,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 3,919,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2020, saw Scope 1 emissions at around 1,182,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at about 4,091,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, The Body Shop has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further clarity on their long-term sustainability strategy. The Body Shop's headquarters is located in Great Britain (GB), and their emissions data reflects a commitment to transparency in reporting their carbon footprint.

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202020212022
Scope 1
1,182,000
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0,000,000
Scope 2
4,091,000
0,000,000
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Body Shop's primary industry is Retail trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles; repair services of personal and household goods (52), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Body Shop is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Body Shop is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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